Company Description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non‑medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award‑winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.
Our home care service aims to help older individuals retain independence and stay in familiar surroundings, so we pride ourselves on providing bespoke, completely personalised care for all clients by combining many different services.
Job Description
Whether you are new to care entirely or have never provided it in a professional capacity, we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life for their values, enthusiasm and empathy. Care experience is useful but not always necessary, as we provide full training to ensure you gain the necessary skills to provide care confidently and competently, so you can be proud of the high‑quality care you deliver to your clients.
At Home Instead, we provide flexible, personalised home care.
* Companionship visits
* Administering medications or topical creams
* Personal care
* Housekeeping – meal preparation, shopping, laundry
* Liaising with health and social care professionals
There’s nothing more powerful than the ability to change somebody’s life for the better every day, whether that’s simply keeping them company, or offering more advanced personal or dementia care. And we’ll give you all the training you need to confidently make the role your own. As a Care Professional, you can make a world of difference to people’s lives the minute you step through your client’s door, helping them to live independently, at home, with exceptional care. So if you just can’t help but care, you’ll find your role at Home Instead.
Qualifications
You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional.
Here at Home Instead, we believe it's about the person you are.
You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.
Additional Information
As a Care Professional you will receive industry‑leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
It is desirable to be confident using technology.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and has a high‑degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on ‘I’m Interested’ or alternatively, contact us on 0115 922 6116.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
WE OFFER
* Generous welcome payment
* £12.85‑£13.85 per hour
* Hourly visits
* Double pay on bank holidays
* Paid mileage and travel timePaid MOT – up to the value of £50 after six months of employment
* Paid DBS
* On‑going training
* Refer a friend scheme
* EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to the Blue Light Card (discount scheme)
WE ASK
* In addition to your working week, availability to work every other weekend
* A full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to your own car for work purposes
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